Saturday, February 4, 2017

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Price:
$10.00
/per person

WHAT SUPPLIES SHOULD I BRING? There's a suggested list in "All About the NE ATC+ Meetup" (also at the top of the Message Board). But even if you show up empty-handed, that's fine--we have loaner tools.

POTLUCK LUNCH: You're invited, but certainly not required, to bring food or drink for our potluck lunch, or to just bring your own lunch. No need to sign up; bring whatever you like. Please remember that you MUST take, give away, or throw away any food you bring; we can't leave ANYTHING behind.

FREE STUFF/SALE ITEMS: Feel free to bring items to give away or sell. Remember to take home anything that isn't claimed or sold; otherwise, it will be thrown out.

COST: $10, regardless of when you arrive or depart; it covers our costs for the day. Sorry, no partial payments or IOUs. Cash is preferred; small bills are greatly appreciated. You can break large bills in business on Route 135 near the church. If payment is a hardship, please let the organizer know--we can work it out.

RSVPs: Please RSVP "yes" to attend; that way, we'll have an approximate headcount, and you'll receive all notifications about the Meetup! If your plans change, and you will be unable to attend, please change your RSVP to "no" no later than 24 hours before the start of the Meetup, so we'll know not to expect you. Anyone who cancels within 24 hours, regardless of the reason, will need to pay the fee anyway to help cover our costs for the day.

LAST-MINUTE UPDATES: Please check your email in box and the website before leaving for the Meetup. That way, in the unlikely event that we need to cancel due to bad weather or any other reason, you'll be sure to get the news.

We're about:

We began as a group focused on Artist Trading Cards (ATCs), which are small (3.5- x 2.5-inch) works of original art. We're now an "ATCs+" group, meaning that our activities are open to people working on other art and craft projects, such as altered books, art journals, greeting cards, etc. (See "About Us" for much more detail.)

Our group is open to adult artists and craftspeople (you must be 18+ to join) at all experience levels. Our current members range from professional artists to near-newbies. We offer a variety of demos at our monthly Meetups in Natick, and we're looking to meet more frequently and in other locations. Everyone is welcome at our events--we just ask that you RSVP to let us know you're attending.

This group, which began in mid-2007, has quickly evolved into a lively, highly creative community. As one member puts it: "You feel like you're 'in the flow' from the moment you walk in the door." And yet it's not all about self-expression: Without exception, members have been extraordinarily generous about sharing ideas, techniques and tools.

Signing up for events is easy. Justjoin this Meetup group (membership is free). Then RSVP "yes" for the events that interest you.

Bottom line: We take art seriously, but we have a LOT of fun. And we welcome newcomers. Join us.